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Duration
6 months
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6 months
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Campus location
Naperville, United States
Campus location
Naperville, United States
Taught in
English
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English

About

Are you on a visa and want to work on your advanced English skills? Do you almost have the score for ‘direct’ admission, but are missing it by a few points? If you answer yes to these questions, the Excel Programme from North Central College could be a great option for you! In this programme, you start your degree while refining your academic English skills in your first semester at North Central.

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Overview

As a student in the Excel Programme from  North Central College , you will do research and academic writing so you can understand academic texts, think critically, and write about them without plagiarizing.

You will practice presentation and academic discussion skills so you can participate easily in classes and get better participation and discussion grades.

You will read and analyze academic texts from a variety of disciplines so you can read complex texts faster and understand more academic vocabulary. 

Programme Benefits

Participants in the Excel Programme receive the preparation they need to succeed in their rigorous college coursework. Students can use their financial aid award to offset cost of attendance, participate in Division III athletics and fine arts programmes, join clubs, while making friends with fellow multilingual students.

Excel Programme students also have the option to take 4 credits of other general education or elective coursework, meaning they stay on track to graduate in four years. 

Programme Structure

  • The Excel Programme is 12 credits in Listening & Speaking, Writing & Grammar, and Reading & Vocabulary. 
  • You also can take another class in a different field of study that also counts toward your degree. 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
100
PTE Academic
50
IELTS
5

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Naperville, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
100
PTE Academic
50
IELTS
5

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  • 98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

  • TOEFL iBT - 60-78
  • IELTS - 5-6.0
  • Institutional TOEFL - 498-547
  • Duolingo - 100-119
  • Pearson's English Test (PTE)  - 50-57
  • North Central College Intensive English Program (IEP) - Successfully complete the Intermediate Level (semester 2 of IEP)

Living costs

Naperville

United States
1120 - 1880 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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